Black History Quiz Challenge
Black History Quiz Challenge
Test your knowledge about the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history with this engaging quiz!
Featuring questions on influential figures and key events, this quiz is perfect for anyone passionate about learning. Topics include:
- The Civil Rights Movement
- Athletics and Entertainment
- Historic Legislation
- Milestones in American History
In what city was the Million Man March in 1995?
New York
Boston
Washington
Chicago
What was Malcolm X's birth name?
Mark Langston
Matthew Extrin
Malcolm Little
Mitchell Xander
US President Joe Biden plans to put what historical black figure American $20 bill?
Malcolm X
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for breaking the segregation laws of Alabama on a city bus. Which of the following scenarios describes what happened?
All the seats were full except one near the front. Rosa sat there, despite it being designated for white people.
Black people were only allowed to sit in the back row of the bus, and those were full. Rosa sat in the row in front of that one.
Rosa sat next to a white woman, who was sitting in a seat designated for black passengers.
Rosa was seated in the right area, but the designated seats for white people were full, and Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Jackie Robinson broke colour barriers when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. What position did he play?
First base
Second base
Shortstop
Centrefield
Despite rumours, Barack Obama was born in what US state?
Hawaii
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Which of the following is true about Oprah Winfrey? (select all that apply)
She was the first black female billionaire
She was the first black woman to anchor the news
She was the first black woman to host a morning show
She was the first black woman to be named "one of the most influential people in entertainment"
She was the first person ever to win the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys
She was the first black woman to be on Forbes' list of "World's Richest People"
Halle Berry was the first black woman to win an Oscar for a leading role. What movie did she star in for that award?
Die Another Day
X-Men
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Monster's Ball
Willie O'Ree was the first black man to play in the NHL. What team did he play for?
Boston Bruins
Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Redwings
Dallas Stars
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. What war did they fight in?
WWI
WWII
Vietnam
Korea
In 1985, Lincoln Alexander became the first black Canadian Member of Parliament. What city did he represent?
Calgary, AB
Hamilton, ON
Halifax, NS
Surry, BC
TRUE OR FALSE: The first black inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was Jimi Hendrix.
TRUE
FALSE
In 1950, Ralph Bunche became the first black man to receive a Nobel Prize. What category was his prize in?
Peace
Chemistry
Medicine
Literature
The first black Canadian man to win a gold medal in the winter Olympics was Jarome Iginla. What year did he win this medal?
1988
1997
2002
2010
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